Criminal mischief, Main Street: A CSX Transportation special agent reported someone between May 4-11 placed objects on the railroad tracks near the Main Street crossing.

A man who hikes in that area contacted railroad about the incidents. He said he has found steel rods and concrete blocks on the tracks and removed them. He was told to report any more suspicious activity to that agency or the Cleveland Metroparks rangers.

Expired license plates, Bagley Road: An officer stopped a car at 2:21 a.m. May 9 for expired plates, but as the officer exited his cruiser, the motorist sped away. The officer received permission to pursue the suspect, with the chase reaching about 90 mph as the suspect drove into Parma. That is when he was told to stop chasing the suspect.

The officer obtained two possible addresses of the owner of the car, who was later identified as the driver. The suspect later was seen again in the city and in Strongsville, as he drove by one of the addresses that police had. A pursuit again occurred with Strongsville police following it until it crossed over Route 303.

The city's detective bureau is investigating the incident for charges against the driver.

Criminal damage, Pearl Road: A Cosmo Pro manager arrived to work at 8 a.m. May 12 and smelled a strong odor of gas. Columbia Gas arrived and found the company's air conditioning unit on the roof was pushed off its foundation. It severed the gas line, causing the leak. It is believed someone tried entering the building at that location.

Police found a wooden pallet leaning against the rear and a small display frame near the AC unit. A neighboring business, Jewelry and Coin Exchange, had an attempted breaking and entering at its building at 3:42 a.m. that morning. The display frame did not belong to the jewelry company.

Drunken driving, Normandie Boulevard: Police arrived at a motor vehicle accident scene at 2 a.m. May 11 and saw a man walking away while talking on the phone. The man, who had a bloody face, admitted to being involved in the accident. He said he hit some bumps in the road that activated the car's traction control. He then lost control and hit a tree.

Police found a pill bottle without a label in his pocket. The officer opened it and smelled the odor of marijuana in it. The man said the bottle was not his. The motorist said he had a "couple" to drink. Police noted possible signs of inebriation and administered sobriety tests, which the motorist failed. He refused a Breathalyzer test.

Theft, West 130 Street: Police went to Sears at 3:18 p.m. May 10 where they found an adult in custody for shoplifting. The store's loss prevention agent said he saw the man conceal a pair of $105 work boots inside his jacket while in the shoe department. The suspect left the store without paying for the boots.

Drunken driving, Interstate 71: An officer saw a motorist at 3 a.m. May 10 weave his car, occasionally leave his lane and fluctuated his speed for no reason. The officer stopped the car as it approached the Snow Road exit ramp. The motorist said he was coming from a bar where he had a "couple." He failed sobriety tests and refused a Breathalyzer test.

Theft, Engle Road: A resident May 8 came to the station after learning his wallet was turned into the department. He discovered, however, three debit cards and $20 in cash was missing from it.

Found property, Bagley Road: Police have a mountain bike in safe keeping following a May 8 incident. They went to A. Ripepi and Sons Funeral Home at 4:30 a.m. when someone saw two boys park their bikes and go into the woods near the Cleveland Metroparks' Lake to Lake sign. Police found nothing suspicious, but the bike left at the site.

Possession of marijuana, Interstate 71: An officer stopped a motorist at 1:11 a.m. May 4 for driving 87 mph in the 60 mph zone. The driver said he was unaware of his speed due to his being tired. The officer smelled marijuana inside the car. The driver originally said he did not have any marijuana, but admitted later to having a small bag of it in the car's middle console.

Drunken driving, Interstate 71: An officer stopped a motorist at 4:13 a.m. May 4 for driving 72 mph in 60 mph zone. The driver said he was tired and wanted to get home. The officer detected an odor of alcohol as well as signs of inebriation on the motorist, who later failed sobriety tests. He was also cited for driving under suspension, weaving and not wearing a safety belt.

Drunken driving, Interstate 71: A motorist was stopped at 3 a.m. May 3 for speeding, weaving and almost hitting the median. The officer detected the odor of alcohol on the driver, who said he drank "too much." He failed sobriety tests.

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